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We are the Leeds Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Our walk will visit the homes of J R R Tolkien, Arthur Ransome and Alan Bennett, who all lived in and were inspired by Headingley. Along the way we will visit locations that influenced the work of John Lennon, J K Rowling, Kay Mellor, George Orwell and, more recently Ruth Jones & James Corden, returning to the start via the new National Poetry Centre, inspired by the poet laureate, Simon Armitage, from Huddersfield.

Saturday, 31 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 29483 34030
Nearest postcode:
LS1 3DL
what3words:
hunt.delay.goes
Start time:
10:00 am

St George's Conference Centre, 60 George St Leeds LS1 3DL SE 29379 34049

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking